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Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on T20I batting (4,188 runs, avg 48.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Virat Kohli (India) has 4,188 T20I runs at avg 48.7 in 125 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
181.5
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Virat Kohli
14 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
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🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
60Matches125
🏏 Batting
29Runs4188
9.67Batting Avg48.70
138.10Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
1Sixes 🔴124
13*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets4
20.41Bowling Avg51.00
7.41Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticJosh HazlewoodVirat Kohli
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6781
Best fantasy score260211
Runs11890
Strike rate33.3150.6
Fours192
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score5139
Wickets360
Economy rate5.840.00
Best spell (wkts)80
Catches1010
Total dismissals1011
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodVirat Kohli
Matches60125
Runs294188
Batting average9.6748.70
Strike rate138.1137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets794
Bowling average20.4151.00
Economy rate7.418.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

T20I career: Virat Kohli has scored 4,188 T20I runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.70, with 1 century. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 8.05.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick with an average of 81 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Virat Kohli has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (890 runs). Overall Virat Kohli is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli — who is a better fantasy captain?

Virat Kohli is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the superior batting strike rate this season (150.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Hazlewood and Virat Kohli?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Josh Hazlewood and Virat Kohli won?

Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Virat Kohli is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Josh Hazlewood strikes at 82.5 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 148 at an average of 27.7 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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